Ian Barnard

Setting the Standard

Arts EN ↓ 10 episodes

A podcast all about Diamond Setting and Fine Jewellery making. Interviews with some of the top setters and makers in the world, as well as allied professions. Hear stories, learn tips and tricks, tool talk, and advice for diamond setters and jewellers alike. Find out how these top professionals got to where they're at, what might have gotten them there faster, and advice they'd have to up and comers.

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Author

Ian Barnard

Episodes

Jeff Parke - @J.parke1 17.04.2024 1:20:05

The podcast all about fine Jewelry making, diamond setting, engraving. We speak to talented makers to hear about their journey, how they got into the industry, their tips for the trade, and their tools. Today we speak to Jeff Parke, a hand engraver hailing from USA Find Jeff online Instagram - @J.parke1 Have a listen to the other episodes from the Setting the Standard podcast, out now on all platf...

Simon Finlayson - Bespoke Goldsmith - London UK 17.08.2023 53:41

The podcast all about Diamond Setting and Fine Jewelry making. We speak to craftspeople at the top of their game to hear about their journey, how they got into the industry, their tips for the trade, the tools they use, and everything in between. Today we speak to Simon Finlayson, a Goldsmith hailing in London, UK, originally from Canada. We speak about the cad vs handmade debate, why you should i...

John Sorich III - @Johnnyoro - Diamonds Direct Montana 17.08.2023 58:55

The podcast all about Diamond Setting and Fine Jewelry making. We speak to craftspeople at the top of their game to hear about their journey, how they got into the industry, their tips for the trade, the tools they use, and everything in between. Today we speak to John Sorich III, a Diamond setter and engraver, from Montana USA. We speak about how his engraving experience helped him excel at setti...

Ben Bentvelzen, GRS Instructor 02.07.2023 38:53

Ben Bentvelzen is a highly regarded Diamond Setter who also teaches and demonstrates for GRS. Listen in as we hear how he got into jewellery and came to specialise in Micro setting! Find Ben online @BenBentvelzen Find Ian online @barnard_fine_setting www.barnardfinejewellery.com Learn with me at my online Diamond Setting school! https://www.settingthestandard.co

If you want to fill both pockets, learn to buy and sell, with Jason Marchiafava, Nashville, USA / Bangkok, Thailand 30.08.2022 52:49

Jason Marchiafava is a world reknowned stone setter, fabricating goldmith, hand engraver, and teacher. The only person to ever be given the title Master Craftsman of Tiffany and Co. Find Jason online @jasonfava www.jfava.com Find Ian online @barnard_fine_setting @setting.the.standard www.barnardfinejewellery.com Mentioned in episode Jasons Leaf Pendant https://www.instagram.com/p/CTZborSBHPm/?igsh...

Every single day on the bench you're learning, with Maxime Carrière, of MC Jeweller Originals, Barrie, Canada 15.08.2022 43:02

Maxime Carrière is a Goldsmith, designer, and diamond setter based near Toronto, Canada. From his private studio he creates wildly intricate designs, often utilising specialty cut gems from prominent gem cutters, and covering every surface with hundreds (or more) diamonds. Find MC online @mcthejeweller www.mc-jeweller.com Find Ian online @barnard_fine_setting @setting.the.standard www.barnardfinej...

Andrew Stocks of Baroque Bespoke Chichester UK 08.08.2022 32:42

Find Andy online @moonie001 Andys Emerald eternity ring https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhrt6MXBEjF/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Find Ian online @barnard_fine_setting @setting.the.standard www.barnardfinejewellery.com

Pat Dacko of Atelier Dacko Toronto Canada 08.08.2022 43:45

Find Pat online @atelierdacko www.atelierdacko.com Find Ian online @barnard_fine_setting @setting.the.standard www.barnardfinejewellery.com

Matt Tuggle of Tuggle Designs Denver USA 08.08.2022 29:52

Find Tuggle online @tuggledesigns www.tuggledesigns.com Matts fluorescent diamond pendant https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Dx_JDBS1N/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Find Ian online @barnard_fine_setting @setting.the.standard www.barnardfinejewellery.com

Introduction to Setting the Standard 07.08.2022 0:45

Just wanted to jump on and say Hi guys. Tell you a little bit about myself. Thanks for tuning in! Ian